Chapter 38 – Back Up & Restore Policy

1.0 Backup

This policy defines the objectives, application and procedure of backup and recovery for data held in the information and communication technology environment of the Client's organization.

1.1 Purpose and Scope

• To assist the Client's operations through the availability of reliable data evidence gathered from the networked file servers.
• To provide secure storage for data assets critical to the Client.
• To protect data in the Client's organization to ensure that it is not lost and can be recovered timely in the event of any form of data destructions.
• To support business continuity and disaster recovery management.
• This backup policy applies to all data and equipment owned and operated by the Client and FootfallCam.

 

1.2 Backup Procedure

Client has two options on server requirement: to use own server (Client Server) or FootfallCam Client Server.

When Client Server is Deployed:

1. If Client deploys own server (Client Server), Client is required to perform their own Full Backup
2. FootfallCam will not perform Full Back up on behalf of the Client in FootfallCam Cloud Server
3. FootfallCam will provide Client with the backup function to run their own backup
4. In the event that Client Server encounter any forms of destruction, FootfallCam shall restore using the redundant backup for counter functioning purpose
5. Backup must be located in separated locations to maintain its availability and functionality

When FootfallCam Cloud Server is Deployed:

1. If Client deploys FootfallCam Cloud Server, FootfallCam is required to perform Full Back up on behalf of the Client
2. In the event that FootfallCam Cloud Server encounters any form of destruction, FootfallCam Shall restore using the redundant backup for counter functioning purpose
3. Backup must be located in separated locations to maintain its availability and functionality.
4. FootfallCam ensures that all backups are performed as scheduled and reviews the backup process on all servers daily. Logs are maintained to verify the amount of data backed up and the unsuccessful backup occurrences.
5. FootfallCam Servers are located at Germany, United Kingdom and Malaysia. Client can select which of the three FootfallCam servers they would like host their backup.

 

1.3 Backup Frequency

Full Back up is performed daily and retained for seven (7) days. Subsequently, daily Full Back up from 14 days, 21 days, 96 days and 360 days prior to the current date will be retained for reference purpose. Redundant backup will be performed daily and only the latest three copies of redundant backup will be retained.

Types	Location	Backup Frequency	Time / Hours of Backup
Full Backup	Client Server / FootfallCam Cloud Server	Daily	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday G.M.T +0 3:00 A.M
Redundant Backup	FootfallCam Cloud Server	Daily	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday G.M.T +0 3:30 A.M
Contingent Full Backup	FootfallCam Sub Server	Weekly	Every week G.M.T +0 3:00 A.M

 

1.4 Backup Content

1.4.1 System

System file shall be backup in the latest version.

1.4.2 Data

Backup	Type of Data	Size
Full Backup	All Data including customer data, footfall data, Wi-Fi data and Counter Configuration Data	Varied with the number of counters
Redundant Backup	Counter Configuration Data including: a. Server Details b. Company Settings c. Site / IT Details d. User Access & Details e. Counter & Camera Settings f.  Verification Status	Varied with the number of counters
Contingent Full Backup	Counter Configuration Data including: a. Server Details b. Company Settings c. Site / IT Details d. User Access & Details e. Counter & Camera Settings f.  Verification Status	Varied with the number of counters

  

1.4.3 Size & Storage

Total server storage suggested is 500GB with RAID.

Overview (per 2000 counters)

Component	Size per Counter / Backup	Frequency	Total Size	Percentage
Video (Verification)	100MB	2000	200GB	56.3%
Live Server	--	--	100GB	28.2%
Full Backup	5GB	7 Days	35GB	9.9%
		14 Days prior	5GB	1.4%
		21 Days prior	5GB	1.4%
		96 Days prior	5GB	1.4%
		360 Days prior	5GB	1.4%
Total	--	--	355GB	100%

 

Server Level Data (per counter)

Type of Data		Data Size
Raw Data	Counting Data	Varied with the number of counters
	MAC Address Wi-Fi Data	Varied with the number of counters
Aggregated Data	Counting Data + Wi-Fi Data	Varied with the number of counters

 

Counter Level Data (per counter)

Each counter comes with 4GB storage

Component	Size	Percentage
OS	1600MB	40.0%
Backup	1500MB	37.5%
Data / Video	400MB	10.0%
Others	380MB	9.5%
Boot Partition	60MB	1.5%
Safe Mode	60MB	1.5%
Total	4000MB	100%

 

1.4.5 Backup Retention

Server and Counter level data housekeeping starts at G.M.T +0 4:00AM daily.

Server Level Data

Type of Data		Retention Period	Housekeeping Rule
Raw Data	MAC Address	30 Days	For MAC Address > 30 days
	Aggregated Wi-Fi	Lifetime	--
Video Data	Normal Video	7 Days	For video is unverified > 7 days
	Pending Video	7 Days	For failed video upload to server
	Broken Video	7 Days	For video duration < 5 minutes
Health Check Data	Counter Heartbeat	30 Days	For counter heartbeat > 30 days

 

Counter Level Data

Type of Data		Retention Period	Housekeeping Rule
Raw Data	Counting Data	7 Days	For successful data upload to server
		180 Days	For unsuccessful data upload to server
	MAC Address Wi-Fi Data (Semi Aggregated)	7 Days	For successful data upload to server
		14 Days	For unsuccessful data upload to server
Video Data	Normal Video	--	For successful video upload to server
		3 Days	For unsuccessful video upload to server. All videos will be cleared if unsuccessful attempts for more than 3 days
Health Check Data	Counter Heartbeat	30 Days	For counter heartbeat > 30 days

 

1.4.6 Backup Failure

In the event of an unsuccessful backup, Client will receive email notification and shall take the following immediate actions:

1. Investigate the backup on the client, checking backup logs and resolve the issue
2. Resume backup and monitor the backup progress to be performed as usual
3. To perform manual backup if the backup fails repeatedly
4. Send email request to [email protected] if issue persists

 

1.4.7 Disposal of Damaged Hardware/Software

In the event that the hard disks or other relevant files/data is damaged or corrupted and can no longer be used, authorization for destruction must be obtained from Client's IT Technical Team Leader providing valid reasons.

The disposals must be logged for future reference. All disposals must be disposed safely and securely to prevent third parties from extracting data for unauthorized use. 

 

2.0 Restore

2.1 Restore Type

The option to restore data from which server (Client Server, FootfallCam Cloud Server, FootfallCam Sub Server) depends on whether the Client uses own Client Server or FootfallCam Cloud Server.

	Situations where:	Restore with:
1.	HDD Failure	Full Back up from Client Server / FootfallCam Cloud Server
2.	Server Accessible	Full Back up from FootfallCam Cloud Server
3.	Server Failure / Not Accessible	Full Back up from FootfallCam Cloud Server
4.	Server Migration	Full Back up from FootfallCam Cloud Server
5.	Total Server Destruction	Full Back up from FootfallCam Sub Server Redundant Backup from FootfallCam Cloud Server

 

2.2 Restore Procedure and Implementation

Full Restoration:

1. Full configurations will be restored from the backup server and controlled through Client server control panel.
2. In the case of corrupted data download, loaded data will be automatically deleted. Re-download will be prompted.

Partial Restoration is not available by any means.

 

2.3 Restore Checking

FootfallCam will perform checking on the restored settings to ensure all restorations are performed as scheduled.

 

2.4 Recovery Log

All recovery logs are created electronically by the recovery software

 

2.5 SLA for Data Recovery/ Restore

a. Request for Data Restoration

Data restore request by Client may be initiated through email to [email protected] as an extended service request

b. Recovery Points
Available recovery point is subject to the availability of backup data scheduled on specific date. By default, all

c. Response Time to Recovery Requests

Four (4) working hours are required for FootfallCam to diagnose the recovery requirement and subsequent hours are required to fully restore the system depending on the size of data to be restored.

 

d. Client Responsibilities

Client is required to raise any issue pertaining to data backup and restore. It is the Client's responsibility to make a copy of full backup from Client Server for own protection concern in the event of server failure or server destruction.

 

e. Termination of service

FootfallCam shall not be liable for any form of Client data after termination of service. 

 

f. Data is no longer recoverable

In the event of server failure or server destruction, data pertaining to customers, Wi-Fi and Footfall will not be recoverable unless a copy of Full Backup is available from Client (refer to clause v.d. Client Responsibilities)

 

2.6 Backup and Restore Process Failures

In the event of the following occurrences, alarms via email notifications will be sent to Client support email daily.

• HDD Failure
• Full HDD storage (<15% memory available)
• Server Control Panel Software Failure

 

2.7 Contingency Plan

In the event of serious data destruction (e.g. server destruction), one copy of Full Backup will be available from FootfallCam Sub server for recovery purpose. This Full Backup is scheduled weekly to FootfallCam Sub Server.

Only three (3) copies of latest Full Backup (7 days, 14 days and 28 days before current date) will be kept.